New Jersey S270 increases penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.
New Jersey S270 amends existing law to increase penalties for drivers who knowingly leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury. The bill raises the fine for such offenses from between $2,500 to $5,000 to between $5,000 to $10,000. Additionally, the driver's license suspension period for a first offense increases from six months to one year, with permanent suspension for subsequent offenses.
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